August 19 2011 installation repair 19 comments.
Hanging things on rv walls.
The second option is probably the most common method for mounting things in your rv.
Just about all motorhome travel trailer and fifth wheel walls are the same thin material that isn t strong enough to hold wood screws.
We demonstrate how to hang things on the interior walls of an rv.
They seem to do just fine for hanging lighter weight items on rv wallpaper though.
The model below is one the highest rated models and you will also need the actual rivets which you can pick up a kit for about 12 below.
Hang things on rv walls using pop rivets.
An over the door towel rack works pretty well too.
Now you know that there are several options to hang things on your rv walls.
Tips for using velcro to hang wall decor in an rv as far as prepping the frames and walls for velcro the first thing i did was wipe them down using rubbing alcohol.
Just about all motorhome travel trailer and fifth wheel walls are the same thin material t.
And without access behind the wall panels there s no way to use bolts since you can t tighten down the nuts.
Whenever i have tried using these hooks to hang things on the exterior of my rv such as a plastic hummingbird feeder or a sign on my front door they have always fallen down.
For heavier items i always this type of heavy duty adhesive hook.
It is also best to avoid trying to hang heavy objects onto your rv wall.
The heavier the object the more likely it is that you will inflict more damage to the wall.
It just becomes a bit more of a project.
One can choose to use command strips self adhesive wall hooks strong velcro sticky tack or putty.
But it is possible to mount things on your rv s interior walls.
If you have a shower area in your rv think about using suction cup hooks on the smoother walls or even on the windows.
I did have one wood frame that the velcro wasn t adhering to as well as the others and i m guessing it had some sort of finish that was preventing the velcro from sticking.
If you don t own a pop rivet gun they are inexpensive at around 20.
When hanging a picture on the wall of an rv only look into temporary hanging methods rather than nails or screws.
First think of how heavy the object you want to hang is.
We demonstrate how to hang things on the interior walls of an rv.
Hanging things on rv walls using pop rivets.
There are many ways to hang a picture on an rv wall.
Attaching adhesive velcro to both the wall and the item you are mounting creates a secure hold with no need to drill holes in the walls.
You pretty much grab a hammer and nails or an electric screwdriver check for wall studs and go to town unless you re trying to get a security deposit back that is.
